Thanks Jim. That was the information that I needed, and right from the source too

What I thought was a rivet was actually the end of the switch shaft. Good thing I didn't start drilling on it! After removing the label, I saw the other two screws that hold the bottom plate in place. After removing those, the switch came apart easily. I did what you said, but also noticed that the number 4 leaf was not contacting the common contact in a parallel manner like the other three switch positions were doing, so I tweaked the leaf a bit to get it parallel. Then I made sure I had the same amount of leaf lift in number 4 as I was getting in position number 1. Switch went right back together and it's a good as new now.

lucky, nothing I've bricked at work is worth more than 12 grand. but I did get (a major international company) to do a total international recall on control cards for Internet switches. had to do with using a PC card disk drive in continuous service when it was rated for the lesser of 5 minutes max, or 10 minutes in an hour spun up and seeking. at the time, that was THE backbone for Da ISH... .

Jim - 6P: This is why I ususally suggest going to the manufacturer. Many times they will endeavor to help you get a problem resolved and on a few occasions you will run into a guy like Jim - 4ILP. THIS is when you know you're doing business with a good company and is worthy of a future purchase.

HMM, now Alpha-Delta is on my list of decent manufacturers. This is an intangible in the business world known as "goodwill" where a bit of freely offered assistance pays dividends in the long run. We amateurs are a cagey lot, for some odd reason we will frequent a company that goes that extra distance in customer support.

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